Atorvastatin Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
12,228
Total Quantity
452.5K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+25.8%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 12,228 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,055 to the NHS. This is 25.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
963
Jul 2026
984
Jul 2026
1,077
Jul 2026
977
Jul 2026
991
Jul 2026
1,030
Jul 2026
977
Jul 2026
1,088
Jul 2026
1,110
Jul 2026
939
Jul 2026
1,095
Jul 2026
997
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 452,548 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,055 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.8% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +25.8% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.